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Yeast Infection on 16 month old's bottom. How to treat?

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How can I treat my 16 month old's yeast infection on bottom? I heard that Lotrimin AF is the best thing out there but I am concerned that on the tube says "Do not use on children under 2 years old". Has anyone use it on a baby under 2 years old? Or maybe is there something else out there to treat a yeast infection on children under 2 years old? And how often and for how long should I use it?
Thanks for your help!

Forgot to mention that the primary cause of yeast rashes is poor diet. Too many sugars (even fruits!) and carbs (breads, grains, crackers, etc) can all contribute to yeast imbalances. Replacing those with more veggies and introducing probiotics into the toddler's daily diet will help. Fermented foods/condiments and yogurts have enzymes and 'good bacteria' (probiotics) in them that will help combat the yeast, or you can buy probiotic drops or capsules specifically for kids. One option may be more cost effective than the other, depending on, say, whether the child is sensitive to dairy and/or eats massive quantities of yogurt at a time.

Something safe for babies of all ages: buy a jar of coconut oil (they're about $20 at health food stores, but don't sweat the cost - a little goes a very long way, it has TONS of uses in the kitchen and in skincare) and some tea tree essential oil. Take a teaspoon of coconut oil (it will be solid) and a drop or two of tea tree oil, and mix them together in a bowl. It should smell medicinal, but not overpowering. Use this after EVERY diaper change. Another option, instead of tea tree oil, is grapefruit seed extract. Both are highly efficient yeast killers, grapefruit seed extract moreso than tea tree oil (you'd need to dilute it further - say, a tablespoon of coconut oil to a drop or two of GSE). Grapefruit seed extract may be harder to find, but both should be available at health food stores. :]

we use Coconut oil with few drops of Tea tree oil added in. It help in twelve hours. you can find coconut oil near the oils in the food section. some people say you need to use the organic...but i just use lou anns...and it works just fine.

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